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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > law and political science > sovereignty and jurisdiction
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > law and political science > sovereignty and jurisdiction

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sovereignty and jurisdiction  

Definition

  • Sovereignty and jurisdiction are related but quite distinct concepts. Sovereignty refers to the possession of ultimate legal authority within a defined territory. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Sovereignty and Jurisdiction]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-KS9BKG9P-Q

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